Franke Volvo Mercedes race and Police cars history rev 2012 a.cdr

Franke Volvo S60 Challenge Racer
Engine:
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2.4 litre T5 turbocharged engine with lightened flywheel and reduced exhaust back-pressure
through use of a three-inch pipe and a racing catalytic converter.
Oil trap in sump.
Power: 265 hp @ 6000 rpm, 260 lb-ft @ 2000-4500 rpm.
Maximum rpm 6500, maximum turbo boost 85 Kpa.
Drivetrain:
Tracktive M56H five-speed gearbox. Final ratio 3.235/1. Ratios: 1st 2,545
2nd 1,786, 3rd 1,412, 4th 1,20, 5th 1,053, Race limited-slip differential, sintered clutch and a
stronger clutch plate. Stronger driveshafts from diesel variant.
- Top speed approximately 230 km/h at 6500 rpm in fifth gear.
Chassis:
- Based on standard parts with Öhlins competition shock absorbers and racing springs. Individual
adjustments of rebound and compression plus ride-height.
- Rubber bushings replaced with uniballs or nylon bushings in wishbones and front and rear
subframes.
- Front lower wishbone from Volvo S80.
- Ride-height – 80 mm. Standard anti-sway bars; hollow in front – diameter 23.5 mm, solid in rear –
diameter 21.0 mm.
Steering:
- Standard servo with detachable Sparco competition steering wheel.
Brakes:
- AP-brakes, four-piston calipers, 355 mm brake discs front.
- Standard brakes rear.
Wheels:
- 8x18-inch BBS “Nebula” rims with Dunlop 210/640/18 radial racing slicks for dry conditions, and
Pirelli PZero Corsa tires for wet conditions.
Body shell:
- Standard S60 shell equipped with an FIA-homologated roll cage made of 25CrMo4 material. Built
to strengthen the body shell and to absorb suspension forces. Reinforced suspension struts front
and rear, plus a stabilizing cross bar in front. Weight reduced to approximately 1,250 kg, including
liquids and 10 litres of fuel, excluding driver.
Interior: FIA-approved Sparco racing seat and three-inch six-point seat belts. Aim data acquisition
system
VOLVO 940 Police Pack
VOLVO S70 Police Pack 168hp
VOLVO S70 Police Pack 168hp
VOLVO S70T5 Police Pack 236hp
Description of the car cont.
Body:
The car was stripped to reduce weight as much as possible. The car
stands at 2875 pounds fuel and driver on board (weight regulated by series).
There is plenty of weight that can still be removed. It depends on the series the
car would compete in. Front bumper is from C36 AMG with a small removable
lip spoiler. All glass except for windshield has been replaced with lexan.
Description of the car
Model: Mercedes-Benz C280 (Chassis type W202)
Engine: 6 hours since rebuilt
modified 6 cylinder 2.8 liter DOHC 24V (engine type 104).
(Class regulated max 2.8 liter no forced induction allowed)
SDS programmable fuel injection ( programmer and maps included)
Race ported and polished cylinder head with Race Cams.
Balanced and blueprinted. 3 inch stainless steel race exhaust system
Transmission: Top shape very durable
Getrag 5 speed close ratio dog leg type.
5th gear 1 to 1 ratio.
Differential: 4 hours since rebuild
limited slip 3.45 ratio
Description of the car cont.
Suspension: New installed August 2005
New Koni Coil over racing shocks with compression and rebound adjustable
on the car . Hyperco coils with wide rage of availability to suit any race
situation. Adjustable front and rear suspension ride heights as well as caster
camber, and toe. Eibach front and rear and sway bars . Special suspension
bushings. 17 inch Evolution wheels with Hankook spec tire. The suspension
alone accounted for 2 seconds per lap faster at Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant.
Brakes: New high performance system installed July 2005
Mercedes Brembo calipers with 13 inch cross drilled and vented rotors
for the front with off the shelf Hawk blue racing pads. SL 500 ATE rear
calipers with 11.5 rotors. Full race Tilton floor mount master cylinders and
pedal system race with cockpit adjustable brake bias. Special air ducks
with temp silicone hoses. No fading feels real nice.
Description of the car cont.
Fuel system:
Mercedes fuel Tank located ahead of rear axle made of composite material
with special race foam inside to prevent fuel starvation during high speed
cornering. Fuel pump AMG model C43.
Safety equipment:
Full roll cage aprouved for SCCA (US) and FAQ (Québec sports federation).
On board fire extinguishing system, 6 point safety harness and window net
and kill switch that shuts down engine while running. OMP racing seat.
Wiring/electronics: Installed March 2005
Light weight custom made dash board with full instrumentation. VDO
gauges for rpm , oil psi, oil temp, water temp and fuel level. Auto meter fuel
pressure gauge and programmable shift light. Wiring harness stripped of all
non essentials and quick removable connectors for dash board. Headlights,
tail lights are all operational as per series rules.